Clothing Size: 6-9 months for shirts/onesies and still 3-6 month for pants. I have short legs and a long torso.
Special Outings: I had lots of special outings this past month! We went to Wisconsin and had lots of excursions there. It was a blast! Mom, Dad, and I also went on a picnic at a park near our house.
Firsts: First time eating solids. This went over pretty well except I don't like carrots. I love applesauce, sweet potatoes, and squash. Rice cereal is okay. Also, I really like feeding myself. I help Mom hold the spoon and then squish the food into my mouth. My first injury has occurred. Somehow, I scratched my ear and it started bleeding. I'm strong and survived the experience. Also, I can get up on all fours now but then don't know what to do.
Likes: Eating paper to the point that I bite off a corner and almost choke on it in the middle of Wal-mart (I sure scared Mom and the nice Wal-mart lady who saw Mom doing the blind sweep several times), eating yummy foods, rolling around on the floor, trying to crawl, looking at mirrors, sucking on my water bottle, being tickled and laughing, Daddy coming home, my nightly baths, walks around the neighborhood, eating grass, playing with Mom's hair
Dislikes: Parents trying to take matters in their own hands and rush me into doing something a certain way, sitting on my own, no swaddle, rolling onto my tummy, weed whackers and lawn mowers
Any big changes: NO SWADDLE! Finally, we sleep without being wrapped up. I managed to roll over while completely wrapped up so we went cold turkey. I wake up twice a night now instead of once a night and naps involve more tears than normal. Other than that, I'm doing okay. Mom, on the other hand, is pretty tired.
Biggest Lessons Learned: Children are a blessing from God. I knew this before but this past month has been so joyful in our home. Ashton is very happy as long as she's fed and she sleeps enough. Her smiles make us smile and laugh so much. We're grateful for the blessing God has given our family.
Monthly Pictures:
Common expression after I try to feed her.
Hanging with Dad
I found this thing on sale at a consignment store so finally got her one. It took her a while to warm up to it but now she loves it. And I love that I can switch loads of laundry or put dishes away.
Self-portrait attempt
Scratch on her ear
Loves her water bottle
Playing outside one evening
Trying to eat grass
She'll bring her knees up but then drop her head so crawling is tricky. She scoots around for now.
Having a blast at our picnic
Monthly Video: This is normally what meals look like. She's always apprehensive about taking solids. Once you get her going, then she'll enjoy it.
What the next month should bring: Celebrating Easter, meeting the Easter bunny, and visiting family in Austin again
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